You can’t outrun a bad diet. Those are the obvious, yet true, words about nutrition for runners from my friend and elite running nutritionist Kyle Pfaffenbach, Ph.D. Runners are constantly asking him (me included) what the “right” approach is to diet and nutrition to be the best runner. He says it’s a trick question because the […] Read more
One of the things I love about running is that I never stop learning. Just when I think my experiences and knowledge have given me all the tools I need to succeed, I learn about new ideas and proven strategies to improve my performance. When it comes to running, I’m a perpetual student. After attending Altitude Camp in Albuquerque, New Mexico, last month […] Read more
March is National Nutrition Month. I couldn’t let the month come to an end without sharing a healthy and hearty recipe for runners that includes both carbs and protein. My Chicken Sausage, Sweet Potato and White Bean Soup is the perfect meal anytime of the year. You can eat this soup while perfecting your race […] Read more
Do you remember the children’s book The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle? We read it almost every day here at rUnladylike HQ. Ironically, it inspired me to make these No-Bake Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Balls. In case you need a refresher, the book is about a tiny little caterpillar who is very hungry. He spends Monday through Friday […] Read more
“Oh by the way, how was Vermont,” one of my best running friends asked last week after I returned from four days at Rise.Run.Retreat. This is the question many people have asked recently – the same question I’ve been trying to figure out how to answer for more than a week. As a writer, my job […] Read more